US special envoy to the Mideast Steve Witkoff criticized Hamas for making "unrealistic" demands behind closed doors while publicly claiming readiness to release hostage Edan Alexander along with the remains of four American hostages. Witkoff: "Hamas is making a very poor gamble by believing that time is on its side. That is not the case. Hamas is well aware of the deadline and must understand that we will respond accordingly if it passes."
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